The district has already laid off staff, including counselors and teachers, because of budget cuts. Students and community members are pushing back against the reductions.
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/school-district-cuts-dozens-of-jobs-before-thanksgiving-due-to-1-4m-budget-deficit/3844661
- Given the size of the deficit and scale of cuts, questions have been raised about financial oversight, budgeting practices, and how the shortfall developed.
Students and families are worried about the impact on classroom support, counseling, paraprofessional services and overall student experience.
The district acknowledges the cuts, but also suggests they are doing what they can to continue operations and maintain instructional quality.